City of Allen, TX
Lifeguard
City of Allen, TX, Allen, Texas, United States, 75013
Salary:
$14.01 Hourly
Location :
Allen, TX
Job Type:
Seasonal
Department:
PARK & RECREATION
Division:
NATATORIUM
Opening Date:
10/07/2024
Closing Date:
10/25/2024 5:00 PM Central
Description
HIRING RATE: $14.01 HourlyFULL SALARY RANGE: $14.01 - $17.16 Hourly
The City:With over 100,000 residents, the City of Allen is a dynamic and welcoming community. The City of Allen's strong economy, diverse population, great educational institutions and quality of life makes it the ideal place to work, live, and play. The City of Allen has something to offer for everyone.
The City's Mission, is "To achieve excellence in managing development of the community and in providing city services so that conditions of living and public confidence are continually enhanced".
Our employees serve the citizens of Allen with the
PRIDE values. We do
"Work that
MATTERS!
"
People First
- Giving priority to othersRespect
- Treating others with courtesy and dignityIntegrity
- Serving with honesty, trust and hard workDeliver
- Following through on commitments while exceeding expectationsExcel
- Creating an innovative and improving work environmentThe Position:Under direct supervision, ensures the safety of customers in and around pool areas. This is accomplished by visually scanning pool areas, identifying distressed swimmers or customers, performing in-water rescues and assists as necessary, completing CPR when appropriate and providing first aid care to customers. Other duties may include providing customer service support, maintaining pool operations and equipment, assisting with locker room and bathroom maintenance and interfacing with other City employees and citizens. This position does not provide direction to other employees.Essential Functions
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Ensures the safety of customers at City aquatic facilities by visually scanning all areas of the aquatic facility, determining whether customers are in distress, performing in-water rescues and assists when necessary, providing first aid to customers when appropriate and completing CPR for rescued customers when necessary.Maintains pool operations and equipment by vacuuming the pool, scrubbing pool equipment and pool walls for sanitization purposes, operating the power wash machine to cleanse deck areas, removing debris from pool water and picking up debris from deck areas.Ensures the sanitization of aquatic facilities by disinfecting bathrooms with the appropriate cleaners, sweeping and mopping floors, picking up debris from patron areas and gathering lost items.Provides customer service by offering assistance to customers, responding to customer inquiries, addressing customer concerns or problems, educating customers on facility rules and procedures and directing customers to appropriate the persons or areas.May act as a swim instructor if certified as such by the American Red Cross.Job Requirements
Education & ExperienceLess than a High School Diploma or equivalent with no prior work experience.
Special Requirements:
Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age
American Red Cross Lifeguard & First Aid Certification*
American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers Certification**Applicants who currently do not have all required certifications at the time their application is submitted, must attend and pass all classes prior to receiving an offer of employment.Supervision Exercised:Direct Supervision: Work is normally reviewed in progress and upon completion of each assignment to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and conformance to established standards; autonomy is granted at the task level; work is subject to both general and departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines.
THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED
Supplemental Information
Knowledge of:
City policies, and procedures.Lifeguarding techniques and procedures.Chemicals used in pool maintenance.Occupational hazards and safety procedures
Skill in:
Establishing and maintaining working relationships with professional and support staff, the public, and City employees.Providing outstanding customer service and conflict resolution.Identifying opportunities to improve customer service and satisfaction.Working effectively in a high-pressure environment with changing priorities.Focusing on tasks with constant distractions.Effectively communicating orally.
Physical Demands / Work Environment:
Ability to work varying shifts including evenings and weekends.Ability to stand and walk for long periods.Ability to work outdoors.Ability to work with mechanical, chemical, electrical, and fire hazards.Ability to lift, push, pull, reach, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, twist, climb, and balance frequently.Ability to swim nonstop for 200 yards without the use of any additional flotation devices.Ability to tread water for two minutes nonstop without using hands.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as needed.
While this role doesn't come with traditional benefits like health or retirement packages, it offers a
wealth of opportunities for growth, experience, and making a real impact in your community!
01
In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your education and work history. Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application.Please be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all of the information requested in these supplemental questions will deem your application "Incomplete", so please be thorough in answering the questions.Please indicate whether or not you accept these terms by checking the appropriate box below.
YesNo
02
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
YesNo
03
Are you currently employed by or have you worked for the City of Allen in the past?
YesNo
04
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
High School or equivalentAssociate's DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeNone of the above
05
How many years do you have of relevant experience? (Experience must be listed in application)
3 or more years2 - 3 years1 - 2 yearsLess than one yearNo experience
06
Are you at least sixteen (16) years of age?
YesNo
07
Do you currently hold an
American Red Cross Lifeguard & First Aid Certification ?Please note: All relevant certifications must be listed on the application.
YesNo
08
Do you currently hold an
American Red Cross CPR/Professional Rescuer w/AED Certification ?Please note: All relevant certifications must be listed on the application.
YesNo
09
Applicants who currently do not have all required certifications must attend and pass American Red Cross Lifeguard and CPR/First Aid classes prior to receiving an offer of employment.Please acknowledge that you understand this requirement.
YesNo
10
I acknowledge that I will be required to attend regular in-service training to fulfill the mandatory 4-hours per month training requirement.
YesNo
Required Question
$14.01 Hourly
Location :
Allen, TX
Job Type:
Seasonal
Department:
PARK & RECREATION
Division:
NATATORIUM
Opening Date:
10/07/2024
Closing Date:
10/25/2024 5:00 PM Central
Description
HIRING RATE: $14.01 HourlyFULL SALARY RANGE: $14.01 - $17.16 Hourly
The City:With over 100,000 residents, the City of Allen is a dynamic and welcoming community. The City of Allen's strong economy, diverse population, great educational institutions and quality of life makes it the ideal place to work, live, and play. The City of Allen has something to offer for everyone.
The City's Mission, is "To achieve excellence in managing development of the community and in providing city services so that conditions of living and public confidence are continually enhanced".
Our employees serve the citizens of Allen with the
PRIDE values. We do
"Work that
MATTERS!
"
People First
- Giving priority to othersRespect
- Treating others with courtesy and dignityIntegrity
- Serving with honesty, trust and hard workDeliver
- Following through on commitments while exceeding expectationsExcel
- Creating an innovative and improving work environmentThe Position:Under direct supervision, ensures the safety of customers in and around pool areas. This is accomplished by visually scanning pool areas, identifying distressed swimmers or customers, performing in-water rescues and assists as necessary, completing CPR when appropriate and providing first aid care to customers. Other duties may include providing customer service support, maintaining pool operations and equipment, assisting with locker room and bathroom maintenance and interfacing with other City employees and citizens. This position does not provide direction to other employees.Essential Functions
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Ensures the safety of customers at City aquatic facilities by visually scanning all areas of the aquatic facility, determining whether customers are in distress, performing in-water rescues and assists when necessary, providing first aid to customers when appropriate and completing CPR for rescued customers when necessary.Maintains pool operations and equipment by vacuuming the pool, scrubbing pool equipment and pool walls for sanitization purposes, operating the power wash machine to cleanse deck areas, removing debris from pool water and picking up debris from deck areas.Ensures the sanitization of aquatic facilities by disinfecting bathrooms with the appropriate cleaners, sweeping and mopping floors, picking up debris from patron areas and gathering lost items.Provides customer service by offering assistance to customers, responding to customer inquiries, addressing customer concerns or problems, educating customers on facility rules and procedures and directing customers to appropriate the persons or areas.May act as a swim instructor if certified as such by the American Red Cross.Job Requirements
Education & ExperienceLess than a High School Diploma or equivalent with no prior work experience.
Special Requirements:
Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age
American Red Cross Lifeguard & First Aid Certification*
American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers Certification**Applicants who currently do not have all required certifications at the time their application is submitted, must attend and pass all classes prior to receiving an offer of employment.Supervision Exercised:Direct Supervision: Work is normally reviewed in progress and upon completion of each assignment to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and conformance to established standards; autonomy is granted at the task level; work is subject to both general and departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines.
THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED
Supplemental Information
Knowledge of:
City policies, and procedures.Lifeguarding techniques and procedures.Chemicals used in pool maintenance.Occupational hazards and safety procedures
Skill in:
Establishing and maintaining working relationships with professional and support staff, the public, and City employees.Providing outstanding customer service and conflict resolution.Identifying opportunities to improve customer service and satisfaction.Working effectively in a high-pressure environment with changing priorities.Focusing on tasks with constant distractions.Effectively communicating orally.
Physical Demands / Work Environment:
Ability to work varying shifts including evenings and weekends.Ability to stand and walk for long periods.Ability to work outdoors.Ability to work with mechanical, chemical, electrical, and fire hazards.Ability to lift, push, pull, reach, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, twist, climb, and balance frequently.Ability to swim nonstop for 200 yards without the use of any additional flotation devices.Ability to tread water for two minutes nonstop without using hands.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as needed.
While this role doesn't come with traditional benefits like health or retirement packages, it offers a
wealth of opportunities for growth, experience, and making a real impact in your community!
01
In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your education and work history. Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application.Please be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all of the information requested in these supplemental questions will deem your application "Incomplete", so please be thorough in answering the questions.Please indicate whether or not you accept these terms by checking the appropriate box below.
YesNo
02
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
YesNo
03
Are you currently employed by or have you worked for the City of Allen in the past?
YesNo
04
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
High School or equivalentAssociate's DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeNone of the above
05
How many years do you have of relevant experience? (Experience must be listed in application)
3 or more years2 - 3 years1 - 2 yearsLess than one yearNo experience
06
Are you at least sixteen (16) years of age?
YesNo
07
Do you currently hold an
American Red Cross Lifeguard & First Aid Certification ?Please note: All relevant certifications must be listed on the application.
YesNo
08
Do you currently hold an
American Red Cross CPR/Professional Rescuer w/AED Certification ?Please note: All relevant certifications must be listed on the application.
YesNo
09
Applicants who currently do not have all required certifications must attend and pass American Red Cross Lifeguard and CPR/First Aid classes prior to receiving an offer of employment.Please acknowledge that you understand this requirement.
YesNo
10
I acknowledge that I will be required to attend regular in-service training to fulfill the mandatory 4-hours per month training requirement.
YesNo
Required Question